Forestry

For my ethnography project I have chosen to research campground workers. Campground workers set up, regulate, and maintain state campgrounds as well as local campgrounds and recreational sites. Staff clean campsites after visitors and make sure that each campground is maintained well and the park is respected properly. Staff include police rangers who also keep the parks and camsites up to date by making sure everyone visiting also respect nature while at the same time enjoy the peace and quiet…

For acknowledging in its Integrated Management System Policy that sustainable development is one of the foundations of its wood and pulp production activities, CENIBRA develops a number of actions aiming at protecting the existing natural resources of its lands, as well as enhancing the environmental awareness among its employees and the communities. By adopting operating practices based on procedures derived from standards ISO 9001-2008 and 14001-2004, and an extensive natural resource…

damage, both environmentally and ecologically. The Asian longhorn beetle (anoplophora glabripennis), the Two Spotted Oak Buprestid (Agrilus Biguttatus) and the large pine weevil (hylobius abietis) are three beetles that pose increasing threats to UK forestry. An outbreak of A. glabripennis in 2012 caused the felling of over 2,000 trees. The UK climate is not particularly favorable…

Assignment 1: Strategic Management and Competitive Strategies Introduction The industry I have chosen for this assignment is the paper/forestry products industry. I have been working in this industry for nearly thirteen years and have extensive knowledge of the industry as a whole. The organization I will focus on is Domtar, my current employer. Domtar is “the largest North American manufacturer of uncoated freesheet communication papers” (Domtar. n.d.a). Domtar Corporation began in 1848 when…

The Path to Feeding the World: Norman Borlaug Norman Borlaug is a historic figure in America known for his work in fighting hunger. Norman was a man of humble origins and deep longing for education. Norman Borlaug’s upbringing and fight for education would become the foundation of his future success. Norman grew up on a family farm. He lived in the town of Cresco located in central Iowa. Norman’s great grandparents, Ole and Solveig Dӱbvig, where immigrants to the United States from Norway. His…

Introduction and Background Organisations’ management strategies and practices affecting environmental, ethical, social and global aspects have evolved significantly and the responsibilities of an organisation to society are those that arise in the concept of Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR). CSR can be defined as “the responsibility of an organisation for the impacts of its decisions and activities on society and the environment, through transparent and ethical behaviour (ACCSR, 2016).…

Bees are the most important providers of ecosystem services globally(Roubik, 2006) with an estimated 20,000-30,000 species worldwide; as they are also important indicators of biodiversity. They have co- evolutionary relationships with plants and therefore their services are inevitable for the maintenance of the life cycles of many plant species(Sasidharan & Kunhikannan, 2007). Stingless bees (referred to as meliponine bees) are important pollinators and also valued for the honey they produce.…

During the Revolutionary War conscientious objectors refused to give any support to the war. Taxes were created to help fund the war effort, but many Quakers refused to pay the taxes and said that they went directly to pay for the war completely bypassing the taxes. Also, as part of their witness for peace they would not swear to an oath of loyalty to the nation. Those who did not swear to the oath were imprisoned by Revolutionary authorities for two years. While in prison as a penalty the…

roject This investment analysis has been conducted for Tendertips for the possibility of planning 50ha of asparagus on a lease block. The project will be evaluated as to it feasibility and a recommendation will be provided. Discount rate The discount rate of a project portrays the riskiness’s of the investment and takes into account the time value of money. This means that the rate reflects the return that is required for the project to be an acceptable option for investment. For this projects…

He spoke with U.S. Forestry Service officials, firefighters, and fire scientists to assemble the scattered pieces of the Mann Gulch tragedy. Maclean left the manuscript of the book uncompleted at his death, and it was prepared for publication by the editors at the University…